Salvador

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Salvador is a Christian band. The band began with Art, Nic, and Josh Gonzales as part of the worship band in their home church located in north east Austin, Texas. Which was called King of Glory church. They sing in both English and Spanish.

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Members

Current members

• Nic Gonzales - vocals, guitar
• Josh Gonzales - bass guitar, vocals
• Chris Bevins - keyboard, vocals
• Craig Swift - Saxophone
• Alejandro Santoyo - percussion
• Ben Cordonero - drums
• Leif Shires - Trumpet

Former members

• Adrian Lopez
• Art "Pescueeetz" Gonzales
• Pablo Gabaldon
• Billy Griego
• Damian Martin
• Robert Acuna
• Chamo Lopez
• Joel Cavazos
• Joseph Cavazos
• Jared Solis
• John Morales
• Jonathan Rangel
• Mike Montañez
• Alejandro Santoyo

Discography

• Salvador (June 20, 2000)
• Into Motion (June 4, 2002)
• Con Poder (August 12, 2003)
• Worship Live (September 23, 2003)
• So Natural (November 9, 2004)
• Que Tan Lejos Esta Cielo (July 26, 2005)
• Dismiss the Mystery (August 29, 2006)
• Aware (April 29, 2008)
• How Far Is Heaven: The Best of Salvador (February 3, 2009)

Awards

2004

• Dove Award at the 35th GMA Dove Awards: Spanish Album of the Year - Con Poder^[1]

2008

On the heels of their new album release AWARE, the band along with TobyMac, Third Day, and Kelly Clarkson have been requested to perform at the Papal Youth Rally on April 19, 2008 in Yonkers, New York.^{[dated info]}

Style

Over time the sound has changed from pure Latin funk to more mainstream contemporary and at times a heavier sounds of rock and occasionally the extreme sound of heavy metal riffing in later years. During live shows Salvador tries to stay with their pure up-tempo Latin sound, while inserting a few more contemporary fan favorites. The band has evolved over the years using a variety of different members to accompany the different range of music and direction the band has taken, such as Latin funk, contemporary, Rock and Roll, and hard rock.^{[citation needed]}

In 1998, the band contributed to the AIDS benefit compilation album Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon produced by the Red Hot Organization.

References

External links

• Salvador - Official site
• Salvador database on Jesusfreakhideout.com
• Extended information
• Band receives rare Chet Atkins SST 12-string guitar
• Salvador on Myspace